Mindset: Irritable calm. I continue to observe a pattern in my mood. Behaviors that influence my attitude and outlook. I have found a correlation that warrants further consideration. And a possible change of habits. I will explore that and report back. I found the "Tibetian Transitional State" seminar an informative waste of time. I did my best to give the presenter and topic the benefit of the doubt, but it was not "my jam"; per se, it was a deep dive into the mechanics and rituals of a cultural approach to death and dying. Athough I did get some ideas of ways to approach my intentions around leading discussions, it was a rather pricey event with little value to me, specifically. Mark and Christy came over for dinner; Jen made an incredible eggplant dish, and they brought a salad and dessert. And a "silken". It was all delicious. I enjoy having social gatherings here, maybe only half as much as Jennifer does. I am hoping we can enjoy the patio and outdoors this year.
Goals: Emphasize calm and reduce irritability.
Anticipation: Dinner with my mom tonight, and hopefully another moderate week for her treatment demands.
Wants: more consistent focus and control over concessions and compromises I later regret. That will reduce my undertone of annoyance.
